State Certified Food Chemist | Staatlich geprüfte Lebensmittelchemikerin bzw. staatlich geprüfter Lebensmittelchemiker (w/m/d)
Landesamt für Landwirtschaft, Lebensmittelsicherheit und Fischerei M-V Land MV
Job Summary
This role involves specialized chemical, physico-chemical, sensory, and microscopic analysis of plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, beverages, spices, and confectionery, within the Food and Feed Testing Department in Rostock. The State Certified Food Chemist will conduct complex laboratory analyses, perform sensory evaluations, and interpret analytical results using statistical methods. A core responsibility is drafting expert reports and opinions, ensuring compliance with food law and chemical standards, and implementing quality management requirements. The position also requires overseeing and guiding laboratory staff, contributing to data evaluation, and assisting in the training of interns. This is a crucial, full-time, fixed-term position covering maternity and parental leave, requiring high levels of expertise, autonomy, and teamwork, ideal for a professional seeking challenging analytical work in public service.
Required Skills
Education
Master's/University Degree in Food Chemistry, including completion of the professional practical training to become a State Certified Food Chemist (third examination section APO)
Experience
- Professional experience in complex food chemistry laboratory activities
- Experience in plausibility control, evaluation, and interpretation of analytical results
- Experience in creating expert reports and opinions
- Experience in implementing QM requirements
- Experience in conducting and evaluating comparative laboratory studies
- Experience in guiding and controlling laboratory staff
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term contract (covering maternity and parental leave) starting May 4, 2026; Must provide a certificate of good conduct (Führungszeugnis) upon successful application; Location constraint: Rostock, Germany.
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